Edexcel A-Level Chemistry A2 15.6 The Nomenclature of Aldehydes and Ketones Questions

Count atoms from skeletal formulae carefully, then draw the possible carbonyl isomers with the aldehyde or ketone group in valid positions.

Syllabus
First assessment 2019
Course
Chemistry YCH11
Level
A2

Exam points

  • Derive molecular formulae from skeletal structures of carbonyl compounds.
  • Draw possible aldehyde or ketone skeletal formulae that match the molecular formula.

Edexcel A-Level Chemistry A2 15.6 The Nomenclature of Aldehydes and Ketones Questions question 1

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This question is about carbonyl compounds.

A carbonyl compound, F, has the molecular formula C6H12O\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{12} \mathrm{O}.

Draw the skeletal formulae of the four possible structures of carbonyl compound F.

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